Portrait of a Young Man

Eastman Johnson

Associated Names
Eastman Johnson

Artist, American, 1824 - 1906

The image shows a head-and-shoulders portrait of a young man facing the viewer with a slight turn to his right. He has youthful facial features, smooth skin, straight eyebrows, and a small nose. His hair is neatly combed to the side, with a slight wave, reaching just above his ears. The man is wearing formal clothing, including a dark jacket, a high-collared white shirt, and a dark cravat or bow tie. The background is a plain, monochromatic surface.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black and white chalk

  • Credit Line

    Gift of William T. Hassett, Jr.

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 28.2 × 25.7 cm (11 1/8 × 10 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1972.76.1

Artwork history & notes

Markings

lower right verso in blue ink: NGA stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64556217

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